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West Virginia's senior Senator, Robert C. Byrd, will be honored for his dedication to teaching American history.

About 50 local residents were among the thousands of conservatives chanting, ''Kill the bill,'' as they rallied against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.

In Russia the last czar, Nicholas II, died in 1918, shot by Bolshevik revolutionaries.

It was the latest move by lawmakers in both parties to support projects they consider important to their states - and perhaps to their re-election prospects.

In recent years, Marshall University has greatly expanded its academic and research programs, especially in medical care, biological research and forensics - and university officials say much of the credit should go to Sen.

Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger is packing boxes, cleaning house, preparing to leave what has been her workplace for 26 years.

Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Irene Berger said Wednesday that she is honored by both her appointment to the federal bench Tuesday.

Has it really been seven years since the U.S. Congress was embroiled in a war of silence over the possibility of an American invasion of Iraq? I use the phrase "war of silence" because -- with the exception of Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, who angrily took to the floor on February 12, 2003 , to take his colleagues to task for their ...

W. Virginia Community Rallies to Safeguard Schoolchildren from Coal-Processing Health Hazards Interview with Ed Wiley, West Virginia coal country activist, conducted by Melinda Tuhus W. Virginia Community Rallies to Safeguard Schoolchildren from Coal-Processing Health Hazards Interview with Ed Wiley, West Virginia coal country activist, conducted ...

President Jimmy Carter said the majority of the people who are dissatisfied with President Obama are dissatisfied because of his color.

AARP West Virginia is expressing disappointment at the failure of what they considered a key bill to protect the healthcare coverage of Medicare recipients in West Virginia.

Sen. Daniel Inouye becomes the third-longest-serving senator in U.S. history on Thursday, a landmark for the powerful lawmaker who has held a seat in Congress for as long as Hawaii has been a state.

West Virginia Attorney Nick Casey has been recommended to replace the late Honorable W. Craig Broadwater on the U.S. District Court for West Virginia's Northern District.

West Virginia Democrat Robert C. Byrd reappeared on the Senate floor Tuesday with some of his old bluster back after a season of frailty, this time to manage a $44.1 billion homeland security spending bill.

As President Barack Obama considers reshaping the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan and possibly sending tens of thousands more troops abroad, both of West Virginia's senators are dubious about any plans that call for more nation building.

Senator Mike Johanns today issued the following statement on the possibility of using budget reconciliation to pass health care reform.

Here's what a $1 million federal grant to improve the teaching of American history will buy: A collaboration that includes four local colleges, several county historical societies and dozens of school districts; A series of workshops over the next three years related to three different historical themes; A week-long, expenses-paid summer ...

Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., isn't seen much in public anymore. At 91, he rarely votes and almost never gives speeches.

Senate Democrats headed into closed-door meetings Wednesday with growing confidence that they will be able to produce a healthcare bill that can win a critical 60 votes.

By Ben Pershing The House and Senate Democratic leaders already appear to have their differences on the way forward in Afghanistan.